SGA’s gallery, which is typically only filled when organizations ask for funds from SGA, took a more combative tone as concerned students sought answers from the students in elected positions in regards to the recent uproar over the Turning Point USA (TPUSA) event hosted on Mercer's campus last week.
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Auxiliary services cracks down on theft
By Gabriel Kopp | March 23Mercer’s Auxiliary Services sent out a school-wide email on Monday reminding its recipients that shoplifting is a crime and that any potential violations could be referred to authorities, alerting many Mercer students to the reality that shoplifitng is becoming an issue on campus.
Tom Scott named new dean of CLAS after successful tenure as interim dean
By Henry Keating | March 21John Thomas "Tom" Scott was named the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) by Provost D. Scott Davis yesterday, according to The Den.
New College Street Green Space opens between first-year dorms and CSC
By Isaiah Lyseight | March 21On Saturday, Mercer welcomed students to a new green space on College Street in front of Plunkett Hall. To celebrate its opening, Mercer hosted “Party on The Plaza” to bring in students to enjoy the new area.
10 events you can't miss at Macon's upcoming Cherry Blossom Festival
By Eliza Moore | March 15As warm weather shines on Macon's hundreds of cherry blossom trees, visitors flock to Macon for the 42 annual Cherry Blossom Festival. The 10-day festival runs from March 15 to 24 and features a host of attractions that bring a whole new meaning to the city's local charm.
Writer-in-residence Tiphanie Yanique reflects on the power of language and community
By Eliza Moore | March 13For Tiphanie Yanique, her identity as a writer isn’t only determined by the time she spends on her craft, it’s also about the way she interacts with the world and her own community.
Bearstock 2024: Featuring MAX, DJ Saturn, Social House, and Lewis Ashe and the Locals
By Priyanka Yagneswaran | February 28Mercer’s QuadWorks recently announced the lineup of artists for the annual music festival Bearstock on April 13. This year’s lineup will include artists like MAX, Social House, Lewis Ashe and the Locals, and DJ Saturn. Here’s a recap of what you should know:
Associate Provost and counselor: J. Barry Jenkins’s legacy at Mercer University
By Karisha Khadayat | February 28Barry Jenkins, PhD, spoke for the 2024 Founders Day convocation at Mercer University. As a student in 1978, Jenkins recalls being captivated by Mercer’s “long and esteemed history,” but was struck by the absence of campus traditions. This realization launched a journey that would not only shape his own career, but also breathe new life into the university’s cherished traditions.
SC primary voters cast a shadow over Georgia’s March 12 primary
By Henry Keating and Eliza Moore | February 25While Nikki Haley was counting on winning “her sweet state of South Carolina,” where she ended up holding about 40% of the primary vote, many voters at precincts across Columbia were far from optimistic about her chances going into Super Tuesday on March 5.
ATO apologizes for $11,410 misappropriated from Camp for a Cause 2022 funds
By Eliza Moore | January 31All Fraternity and Sorority Program Executives were invited to a meeting in Willet Auditorium this evening regarding over $10,000 stolen from the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity (ATO) Camp for a Cause event in Spring 2022. According to ATO President Jacob Woods ‘25, who spoke on behalf of the Alpha Zeta chapter, the money was stolen by alumni Evans Hodges ‘22.
Calling all bookworms: Tarver Library hosts a sci-fi and fantasy book club
By Priyanka Yagneswaran | January 30Calling all bookworms and sci-fi enthusiasts alike, Tarver Library has introduced a new book club for students interested in reading and discussing fantasy and science fiction novels. Established by library staff and student workers, the goal of this club is to encourage students to read outside of their classes.
Mercer Police Chief Gary Collins retires after 40 years of service
By Henry Keating | January 13Mercer University announced Thursday that Chief of Mercer Police Gary Collins would be retiring Jan. 16. Collins has served as a campus safety and campus police officer since 1983, and helped transform the department beyond campus safety into a fully-fledged police force.
Mercer student seeks aid to stay in school
By Henry Keating | December 3Turkmenistan is a country located more than 6000 miles from Macon, but one hopeful student, Batyr Matyakubov, made the journey. Now he's in danger of being sent home.
Light More Homes kicks off in Mercer Village
By Gabriel Kopp | November 20In partnership with Mercer University and Live at Lofts, the Macon area Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual Light More Homes "Flip the Switch" event on Thursday.
Israel-Palestine panel hosts a “conversation,” hears student voices
By Henry Keating | November 16Tonight's panel on the Israel-Palestine conflict garnered more attention than was planned, forcing the organizers to move from the Godsey 103 lecture hall to Willet Auditorium, which was so full that panel attendees filled the upper deck of the auditorium and sat on the steps between the rows of lecture seats.